Theresa E. (Ditz) Wyllie

Theresa Ellen (Ditz) Wyllie, 94, of Economy Boro passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Masonic Village of Sewickley. Born and raised in Ambridge, Terri was the daughter of Leo and Anna Murphy Ditz.  She graduated from Ambridge High School and went on to earn her B.S. from Duquesne University and Master’s from University of Pittsburgh. She returned to Ambridge High School to teach Sociology and Psychology for 31 years alongside her beloved husband, John Wyllie. Terri and John enjoyed traveling the world together on summer breaks and early retirement.  She was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels, Center for Hope, Adult Literacy and an active member of Good Samaritan Church. In addition to her parents and husband, Terri was preceded in death by her sisters; Jeanne Jones, Mary Ann Kolar, brother, Leo M. Ditz and sister and brother-in-law, Carl and Barbara Nelson. She is survived by sister-in-law, Jan Huber and brother-in-law, Joe Kolar.  She will be greatly missed by her 6 nieces and nephews, 9 great nieces and nephews and many friends who will remember her fondly for her kindness, generosity and great sense of humor. Many thanks to the staff at Masonic Village for giving wonderful care to the "Hat Lady" for so many years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 10:30am, Good Samaritan Church. A private family interment will follow at Good Samaritan Cemetery. BOHN-MATICH FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1099 Maplewood Ave., Ambridge, is in charge arrangements.

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